Eugene Shirk

Eugene Leid Shirk (April 14, 1901[2] – February 17, 1994) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania for two terms as a Republican. He was also the president of Berks Community Television, a professor at Albright College and a prominent philanthropist.[3]

Eugene Shirk
40th Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania
In office
January 1964[1] – 1968
Preceded byJohn C. Kubacki[1]
Succeeded byVictor Yarnell
Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania
In office
1972–1976
Preceded byVictor Yarnell
Succeeded byJoseph Kuzminski
Personal details
BornApril 14, 1901[2]
Adamstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.[2]
DiedFebruary 17, 1994(1994-02-17) (aged 92)
United States
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAnnadora Shirk[1]
Alma materFranklin & Marshall College[1]
ProfessionPolitician, professor, philanthropist

Biography

Shirk graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.[1] He also pursued graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.[1]

Shirk was married to Annadora Shirk, a former member of the Reading School Board during the 1950s or 1960s.[1] The couple had two children, Al and Thea.[1]

Shirk was a former Vice President of the Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletics Association, now called the Middle Atlantic Conferences.[1]

References
  1. "Shirk Beats Guldin's Bid For Mayor". Reading Eagle. 1963-11-06. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  2. Hudson, Wally (1974-04-14). "Reading's Mayor Shirk Marks 73rd Birthday". Reading Eagle. Retrieved 2014-02-23.
  3. "Eugene Shirk". albright.edu.
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